A Nice Cuppa

Recently, I was given an assortment of teas - Tea of Life: Pyramid of Teas.  A beautiful presentation, there were twelve pyramids that held one tea bag per box.  While several familiar flavors were included, like English Breakfast, Chai, and Earl Grey, the majority were fun, not-so-typical (to me) selections, like Forest Fruit, Tropical Sorbet, […]

I am in love with a blue haired granny. The Sweet Leaf Tea Granny.  There, I have said it. How could this be, you ask?  Well, it was love at first sight… [insert love story music here.]
Granny and I first met in the Kroger Natural Foods aisle under the 10 for $10 sale sign.  Granny’s welcoming […]

While completing my weekly trip to Wal-Mart, reaching for my four one-gallon jugs of distilled water, I turned and saw something that looked like a coffee to go. Hillside Double Shot Latte by OnTech.  Upon first glance, the canister that resembled the tumbler I transport my coffee from home looked oh-so convenient and quite original.  […]

I think many would agree we are an on-the-go society… drive-thru this, instant that, grab and go.  Admittedly, I am caught up in it all and am one of those people with all the “club” cards stuffed in her wallet. You know, the buy 10 smoothies, iced teas, or bagel packs and get the next […]

While I keep my Nescafé Taster’s Choice single packets in my office desk drawer, and swing by Dunkin Donuts a couple of times a week for my large iced coffee with cream only, I do try to brew a pot of coffee at home some days.  Still, I have an old peculator that was my […]

The Hawai‘i Coffee Book: A Gourmet’s Guide from Kona to Kaua‘i, by Shawn Steiman, was recently released by Watermark Publishing.  A first of its kind, this cookbook is a thorough synopsis of the Hawaii, its coffee production, and serves as a regional handbook complete with with flavor profiles.
Why is such a cookbook/handbook so valuable?  According […]